Observe the Series of Extraordinary Supermoons This Year
This year, individuals have four chances to see a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter, providing a spectacular view.
In such days, stargazers can observe the start of a series of the most extraordinary supermoons. Per NASA, a supermoon is “when the Moon is full while also at its closest point to Earth on its slightly elliptical orbit.” This means the moon looks larger and brighter, as NASA continues, “appearing 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a full moon at its further point from Earth.” Supermoons can be described as a conjunction of the moon and its perigee.
This year, individuals will have four chances to see a supermoon, namely, on the 19th of August, the 18th of September, the 17th of October, and the 15th of November. NASA notes that the next one will be “more ‘super’ than the others because it will be closest to Earth,” so, it will be considered the most super of supermoons. This series of supermoons can be exciting and entertaining for all beginners in the observation of celestial objects.
Moreover, the first supermoon of August will be a blue moon as it is the third of the four full moons of the season. In reality, the moon will have the same color; however, this situation happens very rarely, so, all these moons are called blue.
